Fans rally to save the Thrashers

Fans Nicholas Cooper (from left), 17, his father Greg Cooper, of Duluth, and their friend Jennifer Mann, of Duluth, chat during a rally before the team's annual select-a-seat event for season-ticket holders at Philips Arena. Even with reports of an eminent move, the Thrashers went ahead with their pick-a-seat promotion for next season. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com